giving up

Marianne Meye Thompson (MDiv ’78)
George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary
Many Christians practice the discipline of “giving up” something for Lent–a favorite food, such as chocolate or coffee, or a favorite activity, such as television. But once Lent is over, so is the “giving up.” Living as Jesus calls us to live means that we are asked to let go of certain things, not just temporarily, but altogether.… Read more